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She started acting funny midday, restless, refused treats, spent a lot of time in my bathroom. Almost collapsed at the emergency vet. She has blood in her abdomen, and some kind of mass. Likely cancer, small chance it is benign. They are taking X-rays now. Don't want to fight less than I did for Otis, but feeling that this might be a very difficult deferent situation,
Otis - 106 pound lab/Dane mix, lost his right front leg to osteosarcoma on Febuary 9, 2016. Four rounds of carboplatin completed in April, 2016. Lung mets August 25, 2016. Said goodbye too soon on September 4, 2016. Lost his adopted sister, Tess, suddenly on October 9, 2016. likely due to hemangiosarcoma.
Wherever they are, they are together.
OH No! Christine my heart goes out to you and beautiful Tess! Prayers being said here please keep us posted! You know we are here for you and your daughter and Tess.
Oh Christine! There simply are no words. But I'm here and I'm thinking of you and Tess and sending all my love.
Ruby, Staffy, born June 2022, became a Tripawd, November 2023, adopted January 2024.
Also Angel Tripawd Meg (aka The Megastar), who died in April 2023, aged 14, after seven glorious years on three, and Angel Staffies Elsie Pie and Bille. In the pawprints of giants...
Can't be happening!
Thinking of you and Tess. Hoping...
Karen
Tri-pug Maggie survived a 4.5 year mast cell cancer battle only to be lost to oral melanoma.
1999 to 2010
Oh, Christine ...You know we're here...please keep us updated. I can stay in the chat room for awhile if you need to talk. The Tripawd Nation is a strong one.
Donna
Donna, Glenn & Murphy
Murphy had his right front leg amputated due to histiocytic sarcoma at 7 years old. He survived 4 years, 2 months & 1 week, only to be taken by hemangiosarcoma at 11 1/2 years 6/12/17
Read about Murphy's Life on Three Legs
Noooo! Sending many prayers your way...
Paula and Nitro
Nitro 11 1/2 yr old Doberman; right front amp June 2014. Had 6 doses carboplatin, followed by metronomic therapy. Rocked it on 3 legs for over 3 years! My Warrior beat cancer, but couldn't beat old age. He crossed the Bridge peacefully on July 25, 2017, with dignity and on his terms. Follow his blog entitled "Doberman's journey"
"Be good, mama loves you".....run free my beautiful Warrior
We're here We're here
Happy Hannah had a glorious additional bonus time of over one yr & two months after amp for osteo! She made me laugh everyday! Joined April's Angels after send off meal of steak, ice cream, M&Ms & deer poop!
Tess has joined Otis at the Rainbow Bridge. X-rays showed a mass of tumors around her heart, in addition to whatever was in her stomach. As much as I feel guilty for not fighting as hard for her as I did for Otis, as the vet pointed out, this was a very different situation. Wherever they are, they are together again.
Otis - 106 pound lab/Dane mix, lost his right front leg to osteosarcoma on Febuary 9, 2016. Four rounds of carboplatin completed in April, 2016. Lung mets August 25, 2016. Said goodbye too soon on September 4, 2016. Lost his adopted sister, Tess, suddenly on October 9, 2016. likely due to hemangiosarcoma.
Wherever they are, they are together.
There was no fight to wage, nothing you could do but let her go.
I can't believe this happened, I'm so so sorry Christine.
I can't think of anything else to say right now, except I am thinking of you and sending all the strength I have to help you though.
Karen
Tri-pug Maggie survived a 4.5 year mast cell cancer battle only to be lost to oral melanoma.
1999 to 2010
Oh noooo Christine....speechless...........
she's with her Otis.....they needed each other........they are together again, happy
Happy Hannah had a glorious additional bonus time of over one yr & two months after amp for osteo! She made me laugh everyday! Joined April's Angels after send off meal of steak, ice cream, M&Ms & deer poop!
Oh Christine, my heart breaks for your loss! When I read your post on this before, my first thought was that maybe Otis was calling for Tess to be with him. Never doubt that you had her best interests at heart - you fought every bit as hard for her as you did Otis, and knew that you had to make the hardest decision. Wishing you peace in the days ahead, know we are here for you.
Paula and Nitro
Nitro 11 1/2 yr old Doberman; right front amp June 2014. Had 6 doses carboplatin, followed by metronomic therapy. Rocked it on 3 legs for over 3 years! My Warrior beat cancer, but couldn't beat old age. He crossed the Bridge peacefully on July 25, 2017, with dignity and on his terms. Follow his blog entitled "Doberman's journey"
"Be good, mama loves you".....run free my beautiful Warrior
There just aren't words....my heart is broken for you. I am so, so sorry. Please don't feel guilty. You know there is nothing you could have done.
Hugs to you
Donna
Donna, Glenn & Murphy
Murphy had his right front leg amputated due to histiocytic sarcoma at 7 years old. He survived 4 years, 2 months & 1 week, only to be taken by hemangiosarcoma at 11 1/2 years 6/12/17
Read about Murphy's Life on Three Legs
I am so sorry to read this 🙁 All I can say is I think it's clear you did the right thing and I'm so so sorry. Your baby was lucky to have you.
Oh my god 
I am so so sorry to read this! Please don't feel like you didn't fight hard enough for Tess as you did Otis, there was nothing you could do for her.
At least she is happy with Otis now, both running healthy around the rainbow bridge.
I can't imagine how heart breaking this is for you, please know everyone is here for you, particularly all the good mates you've made (opposed to newbies like me).
Hugs and love to you
Tried to go to chat vut couldn't.... .I see others are logged in still who will be able to get in there if you feel like voing there.
We're all heartbroken for you Christine, absolutely gutted.
The only thing that makes sense is she needed to be with her Otis. That's why, as you were looking for a companion for her, no dog seemed right. She only wanted Otis and now they are both together.
Happy Hannah had a glorious additional bonus time of over one yr & two months after amp for osteo! She made me laugh everyday! Joined April's Angels after send off meal of steak, ice cream, M&Ms & deer poop!
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